Berlin’s water police are observing increasing speed violations and noise pollution on the waters. Similar to car racing on the streets Speed boats and jet skis for profiling rides used, as the police announced on request. “All in all, it can be said that the water areas in Berlin are used much more as an event area,” said a spokesman. This leads to increasing conflicts with residents, recreational athletes or those seeking relaxation.
According to their own information, the water police registered in the past season in 966 cases of defects in ships, which is punished as an administrative offence. There were noise violations in 96 cases. According to the information, environmental crimes such as water pollution were noticed 110 times.
The police want to be involved in the current season, especially at hotspots increased controls ensure security, as they say. These included the Lower Havel waterway including Wannsee and the Müggelsee. In the 2022 water sports season, 8077 sports boats were checked on Berlin waters.
According to the police 141 times a ship accident reported. According to their own statements, the water rescue service of the German Red Cross (DRK) helped around 1,700 people in need last year. 639 boats were recovered from accident situations, it said. Overall they have 1000 missions completed.
According to its own statements, the DRK water rescue service in Berlin operates three rescue stations and has so far had ten boats. (dpa)
